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Last August we rolled out a new logo, website, and blog design. This was part of the larger plan to finally merge both my website and blog to make the site more user-friendly.

You can find my new website and blog at sarahsofiaproductions.com! We’re still putting the finishing touches on the site which will include tabs for you to find weddings, events, kid’s parties, DIY, holiday and recipes, home tour and design inspiration easily.

Again, many thanks to all of you that inspire me and support me to continue with my creative blog and my professional wedding and event planning business!

I don’t know about you, but we have done our share of meet and greets with the Easter Bunny. You usually have to pay a fee, stand in a long line, and by the time you get to see the Easter Bunny your kids are either too scared or over it.

That’s why I’m excited to share FREE professional portraits with the Easter Bunny for Charlotte locals today, Monday, March 16th from 3-6 p.m. at Portrait Innovations studios in Charlotte, Gastonia and Huntersville.

Spring and the Easter Bunny go hand and hand and now is your opportunity to meet him for free with no long lines and make lasting memories with your family!

The Easter Bunny will visit Portrait Innovations studios located in Charlotte at the Promenade on Providence Shopping Center, Huntersville at the NorthCross Shopping Center and Gastonia at Gaston Mall. Each child will receive three free high resolution images with the Easter Bunny on a CD.

In addition, Tuesday, March 10 through Sunday, April 12, Portrait Innovations will have a great Spring-time offer that includes 43 Portraits and 5 Spring cards for just $19.99, plus a FREE 16×20 Wall Portrait. Coupons for this deal can be found on the website at portraits.com.

Portrait Innovations has new spring backgrounds that allows you to be creative with your photos sessions and have a one-of-a-kind portraits that your standard photography studio cannot offer. Plus, how can you turn down free Portraits with the Easter Bunny?”

Portrait Innovations offers a full range of seasonal backgrounds, props and poses available for families to choose from. For more details on portrait sessions please visit Portrait Innovations .

Happy Friday! Come get inspired by all things design, recipes, DIY, parties and more and link up your posts!

Important!!! It has come to our attention that some of you are not repinning the features! This is a key to making this party successful so please don’t skip it!! If this trend continues, we will begin to pick features only from those who repin.

Our co-host this week is Tara from A Speckled Owl. Tara blogs about her life, sharing about parenting, recipes, crafts and homeschooling. She recently posted these great 25 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts! So hop on over and get ready for St. Paddy’s on Tuesday! Show Tara some love by following on Pinterest, Facebook, or Twitter. Now on to the Party!!

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Last week we shared this girly and whimsical Turning 2 Tutu and Bow Tie Tea Party with all the party details!

The above image is one of my favorites next to this image of the food table.

Do you have a favorite photo from last week’s Turning 2 Tutu and Bow Tie Tea Party Part I reveal?

Today, I am sharing Part II with mostly images from my girls tea party outside using décor items from the birthday girls updated bedroom such as the Audrey coral pink and gold teepee, play table and chairs, and tea set.

I love how all the details came together, especially these stunning and girly sequin tulle shimmer dresses from OC Kids Closet with the colorful pop of color from the faux jeweled necklaces from Target. Due to the unseasonable cold day the girls had to wear their favorite pink coats from Gymboree.

This is one of my favorite images of the birthday girl giving her older sister a hug while enjoying a macaroon! Macaroons and tea party go hand and hand at any age.

I love the detail shot of the girly tea party essentials: A coral, prink and green tea set, gold and pink tablecloth fit for a princess, and a gold glam cake stand with jewels!

I even sneaked in a shot with my princesses, who were troopers with the unseasonable cold weather!

A huge thanks to Ariana Clare for capturing all these stunning outdoor shots of the tea party.

If you missed Turning 2 Tutu and Bow Tie Tea Party Part I with all the party details you can check it out here with full source and vendor list, the sneak peek here, and the behind the scene’s planning with inspiration board here.

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Every week we will have a fabulous co-host! Our co-host this week is Sharlee from My New Lines. Sharlee blogs her adventures as a wife, mother and friend. She shares stories, tips and more. She recently posted about getting started with Whole 30.

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I have been planning this Turning 2 Tutu and Bow Tie Tea Party for over a year and excited to finally share all the details with you.

You can catch all the fun planning details and inspiration board here and some of the fun sneak peek photos here.

Photography by Ariana Clare

The décor was glam and girly with tulle tutu and bow tie invitations to set the theme of the party.

Tulle was used for the table décor with gold polka dots for some glam to match the pink and gold polka dot backdrop. I love the fabric and tulle wreath and garland, which adds depth with the multi pinks and golds and makes this such a girly table!

While most of the décor was girly and glam, we included Charlotte’s friends that were boys by incorporating the bow tie theme. All the guests enjoyed the delicious food, bounce house and teepee!

Photography by Ariana Clare

Photography by Ariana Clare

Party Details

Being an event planner and stylist I am always thinking about all the fun details that go into any event or party. It wouldn’t be tutu party without the perfect tutu! My girl’s always get a special dress or outfit that goes along with the theme of their party and these beautiful pink and gold sequins tutu dresses from OC Kids Closest were perfect. The girls helped me pick out their pink sequins “princess shoes” as they call them, from Cynthia Rowley and their “princess” jeweled necklaces and crowns to complete the tutu tea party outfit!

This Audrey Coral Pink and Gold teepee custom-made for Charlotte by Abigails Hands not only serves as the perfect birthday gift and décor item to update her bedroom but a fun detail and play area for the kids at the party.

Guests enjoyed tea party food made with love by Sarah Sofia Productions! The strawberry cake with fresh flowers made by Sarah Sofia Production was a fan favorite! I love the pink and gold cake topper by Kiss Me Kate Studio, which even through in confetti to decorate around the cake!

Guests were given party favors that included princess wands that light up for the girls and fun sticky hand toy for the boys.

Make sure you come back later this week for Part II with additional photos from Airana Clare from our special tea party outside!

It’s time for another Pretty Pintastic Party! Come get inspired by recipes, DIY home improvement projects and more!

Are you trying to grow your Pinterest following this year? We are too and would love it if you follow us! We will follow you back! Coffee With Us 3

Important!!! It has come to our attention that some of you are not repinning the features! This is a key to making this party successful so please don’t skip it!! If this trend continues, we will begin to pick features only from those who repin.

Our co-host this week is Sharlee from My New Lines. Sharlee blogs her adventures at a wife, mother and friend. She shares stories, tips and more. She recently posted about spring cleaning. Show Sharlee some love by following on Pinterest, Instagram, or Twitter.

Now on to the Party!!

This is a super relaxed party! You show up with your fabulous posts and we pin every single one! We only ask one thing from you!This week’s Features:

By linking up, you give anniesnoms.com, mommylikewhoa.com,simplicityrelished.com, wetherillssayido.com, mandablogsabout.net, thetiptoefairy.com, coffeewithus3.com,gloriouslymade.com, anallievent.com, sarahsofiaproductions.wordpress.com,recipesforourdailybread.com, ouramericantravels.com, suburbanwifecitylife.com, dandeliondiscoveries.com, divasrunforbling.com, seekinglavenderlane.blogspot.com or any co-host permission to feature your post on social media and our blogs using a photo, title, and link to your site. Proper credit and links will be given to you.

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It’s Wednesday and time to get inspired from my fellow bloggers with a gallery wall tutorial, recipes, St. Patrick’s Day crafts, and some DIY!

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